Malaysia to Cap Fuel Subsidy Quotas as Ringgit Gains, Tech Sector Advances

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah today said the government will introduce a capped quota for eligible individuals under the upcoming RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation plan, with special provisions for p-hailing and e-hailing drivers.

In a boost for Malaysia’s technology ambitions, local chipmaker SkyeChip unveiled the MARS1000, the nation’s first homegrown edge AI processor, aimed at powering smart cities, agriculture, and Industry 4.0.

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Meanwhile, the ringgit strengthened, testing 4.20 against the US dollar after overnight greenback weakness, though gains later consolidated. Ringgit government bonds saw modest bargain-hunting, while corporate flows favoured high-grade papers.

Oil prices climbed to multi-week highs on fears of Russian supply disruptions, supporting regional commodity sentiment.

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